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    Philippa is a seasoned leader in the charitable sector, previously serving as Director of the Garfield Weston Foundation for over 16 years, making grants of over £1 billion and developing all aspects of the organisation during her tenure.
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The appointment comes as the DFN Foundation embarks on an exciting new chapter under the guidance of its Founder and Chair, David Forbes-Nixon, with a renewed focus on scaling its work to support diversity, inclusion, and social change across multiple sectors.
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<strong>David Forbes-Nixon, Founder and Chair of the DFN Foundation said:</strong> <em>“We are excited to welcome Philippa to our team. With an impressive background across the corporate and charity sectors, Philippa brings remarkable experience and a personal dedication to the employment agenda. Her proven track record in leadership and building partnerships makes her the ideal person to lead us into our next chapter.”</em>
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The DFN Foundation has an ambitious vision to transform opportunities for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With this new appointment, the Foundation aims to deepen its involvement in inclusive education and employment programmes, enabling young adults with SEND to achieve their potential and have successful working careers, enjoying the independence that brings.
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<strong>Philippa Charles shared her enjoyment about the new role saying:</strong> <em>“I am honoured and excited to join the DFN Foundation and work alongside David and the expert partners that DFN has already established. The DFN Foundation has already made great strides in driving change within special needs education, employment, myeloma cancer research, and conservation. I look forward to building on this incredible work and exploring new opportunities to extend our reach.”</em>
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Founded by David Forbes-Nixon in 2014, the DFN Foundation has achieved excellent results in the last decade, including setting up a school for pupils with special educational needs at Undershaw, Surrey and playing a leading role in founding the pioneering DFN Project SEARCH, a leading national charity in the SEND sector that has transformed the employment landscape for young adults through Supported Internships.
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For more information about the DFN Foundation, please visit <a href="www.dfnfoundation.org">www.dfnfoundation.org</a>
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<strong>More Information</strong>
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For more information, please contact: Nick Loughran on <a href="mailto:nick@integra-group.co.uk">nick@integra-group.co.uk</a> or Ana Grube on <a href="ana.grube@integra-group.co.uk">ana.grube@integra-group.co.uk</a>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the DFN Foundation</span>
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The David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation (<a href="https://dfnfoundation.org/">DFN Foundation</a>) supports organisations to influence sustainable change in special needs education, supported employment, healthcare and conservation. The partnership model is business-led and outcome-driven, creating transformational results with clear deliverables.
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From helping young people with special needs through education and into full-time employment to advancing Myeloma research or supporting Pangolin conservation, the DFN Foundation is passionately committed to making our society a more environmentally conscious and inclusive place for all.
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